Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag features an open world so that Edward Kenway can plunder plenty of foes on the rough seas. In the video below, the game’s lead writer walks VG247 through some all new, naval gameplay footage.

In the video, lead script writer, Darby McDevitt gives VG247’s Sam Clay a look at the intense naval action that will be present in the game. In it, you will also see an explosive gameplay scene in which you finally board another ship, to sadly ruin a red coat’s day.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag lands on PS3 and Xbox 360 October 29 in North America, and November 1 across Europe. The PC version is due on November 19.

The PS4, Wii U and Xbox One versions will be made available on November 22.

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The second multiplayer DLC for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, Guild of Rogues, is now available for PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. It will be made available later today through PlayStation 3 and PS4 once PSN updates, and on both systems tomorrow in Europe.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag players can participate in a PlayStation-exclusive, multiplayer double XP weekend starting this afternoon. A new event will also take places called “Uncertain Alliances” which contains individual and team objectives. Individual Goal: Earn a Focus Bonus (15 times) and earn one Patron Picture for each playable character; Participation Goal: Complete a […]